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Mental Health Practitioner/ Care Co-Ordinator - HMP ColdingleyinWokinginWokingPUBLISHED FRI 8 NOV 2024

Band 6: £39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum inc. Fringe HCAS (pro rata if P/T)  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

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Central and North West London NHS Foundation TrustFollow Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

The role of Mental Health Practitioner/Care Co-Ordinator at HMP Coldingley, offered by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on providing high-quality mental health care to patients within a prison environment. Candidates will be responsible for assessing and treating individuals, particularly during their early days in custody, and will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement personalized care plans. The position involves case management, risk assessments, and collaboration with external health and social services to ensure effective care transitions and pre-release planning.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong commitment to patient-focused care, demonstrate effective communication, and work within a framework sensitive to the diverse needs of the prison population. Responsibilities also include monitoring treatment, facilitating therapeutic interventions, and adhering to safeguarding procedures while ensuring compliance with prison policies. The role emphasises a non-judgmental approach to healthcare, with the goal of improving the health and well-being of individuals, supporting their recovery, and promoting social inclusion.

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